Entry Level Assessment Blueprint Test Code: 4115 / Version: 01
Specific Competencies and Skills Tested in this Assessment: Safety Demonstrate safe material handling practices Display comprehension of workplace/job-site safety procedures (OSHA) Exhibit knowledge of SDS and personal protective equipment (PPE) Display understanding of hand tool safety issues Display understanding of power tool safety issues Tools and Accessories Use and maintain hand tools Use and maintain power tools Use and maintain measuring, layout, and marking tools Blueprint Reading and Estimation Skills Demonstrate awareness of general building codes Display comprehension of dimensions and scales Read and understand various views and elevations Display understanding of symbols, lines, and details Extrapolate information from a set of plans Estimate materials quantities Foundations, Forms, and Concrete Lay out foundation Construct and align footing and foundation forms Install, brace, align, and remove formwork Understand concrete characteristics Page 1 of 7
Specific Competencies and Skills continued: Rough Framing Demonstrate understanding of floor systems Demonstrate understanding of wall systems Demonstrate understanding of roof systems Calculate, lay out, and install stairs Exterior Finish Identify and install cornice and trim Calculate and install roofing Identify, prepare, and install windows and doors Calculate, lay out, and install siding Interior Systems Installation Install insulation Install and finish interior walls and ceilings Interior Finish Install interior doors Install standing and running trim Install cabinets and associated hardware Related Mathematics Perform basic mathematical operations; whole numbers, fractions, and decimals Perform linear, square, and cubic computations Perform algebraic and geometric functions Page 2 of 7
Written Assessment: Administration Time: 3 hours Number of Questions: 171 Areas Covered: Page 3 of 7
Sample Questions: Under OSHA fall protection regulations, a worker must wear the required protective equipment at or higher. A. 4 feet B. 6 feet C. 10 feet D. 20 feet A/An line shows the length of the exterior walls on a floor plan. A. object B. dimension C. leader D. extension Trimmer studs strengthen the sides of an opening and bear the direct weight of the A. wall B. header C. window D. sill Hinges and a track are used in what type of door system? A. pocket B. swinging C. bifold D. bypass The determines the size of a hammer. A. size of the claw B. weight of the head C. length of the handle D. diameter of the head How many sheets of sheetrock/drywall are required for the ceiling in a 10-foot by 12- foot room? A. two 4-foot by 8-foot sheets B. two 4-foot by 10-foot sheets C. three 4-foot by 8-foot sheets D. three 4-foot by 10-foot sheets Page 4 of 7
Ready-mix concrete is purchased by the A. square yard B. cubic foot C. square foot D. cubic yard Three types of valley shingle installation are A. open, woven, and closed-cut B. Dutch cut, French cut, and English cut C. Half-lap, side-lap, and top-lap D. Cal-fil, wainscoat, and overlap Sheetrock/drywall should be installed on the ceiling A. parallel to the ceiling joist B. perpendicular to the ceiling joist C. after the walls are drywalled D. with all butt joints in a line Convert 12/16 to the lowest terms. A. 1/4 B. 1/3 C. 2/3 D. 3/4 Page 5 of 7
Performance Assessment: Administration Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes Number of Jobs: 7 Areas Covered: 18% Tool and Material Identification Participant will accurately identify a variety of tools and materials, including saws, bits, saw blades, wrenches, nails, fasteners, lumber, finishing, layout, and marking tools. 9% Square Layout Participant will use the appropriate equipment and techniques to lay out and chalk a square. 8% Establish a Starting Course for Vinyl Siding Using a Builder s Level Participant will properly set up and use a builder s level to establish a level chalk line for the starting course of vinyl siding on a wall. 17% Blueprint Reading and Exterior Sole Plate Layout Participant will lay out a sole plate according to instructions and include all necessary markings. 19% Rafter Layout Participant will lay out one common rafter using provided plans and materials showing all necessary corrections and adjustments. 11% Stairway Stringer Participant will layout a 3-tread stringer through interpreting the plan. Participant will use the appropriate tools and providing the correct riser height, tread run, stringer markings, and tread thickness. 18% Interior Frame Participant will install an interior frame in a given opening using appropriate procedures, tools, and equipment. Page 6 of 7
Sample Job: Maximum Time: Participant Activity: Square Layout 20 minutes The test participant will chalk out a 12-foot by 12-foot square using blue chalk and placing blocks at the corners, as shown in the drawing provided. Page 7 of 7